Events for May 8 - June 3

Why does the Social Security filing decision matter? How can you manage the Social Security decision and determine the right filing strategy and age? How can you integrate the Social Security decision into a comprehensive retirement plan? We will be covering the basics and rules behind Social Security so you can maximize your Social Security benefit. 45-60 minutes in length with Q&A to follow.

How can you navigate the Student Loan Forgiveness quagmire? Your union is working on several fronts to help with the student loan debt crisis in this country. NEA Member Benefits wants to help you on a personal level to better understand these programs and to move you forward toward forgiveness. Join us to learn the facts about the current federal loan forgiveness programs (including some of the changes currently becoming effective as part of new stimulus bill) and to gain access to the NEA Member Benefits Loan Forgiveness Navigation tool available at www.neamb.com/start. Members with current federal loans and student members [...]

Have you started your estate plan? It is important to anticipate and arrange a plan for your assets during your lifetime, so that there is a clear direction for you to pass them down to your loved ones. Many people, however, do not know where to begin. Join Cades Schutte LLP’s Trusts and Estates attorneys Summer Shelverton, Pohai Campbell, Caitlin Moon and Dan Vermillion as they partner with HSTA for a special workshop on basic estate planning. This session will serve as an introduction to estate planning, as well as cover basic considerations that you may have.

Learn about the different types of 403b’s offered in the Department of Education. We will also cover the differences between strategic (passive) and tactical (active) money management. In addition, you will learn about the questions you should be asking of your financial advisor. 30-45 minutes in length with Q&A to follow.

For members starting out in their Hawaii teaching careers, we will cover an intro to the State of Hawaii ERS pension and Social Security benefits. We will focus on setting financial goals, budgeting, learning about various investment vehicles, the importance of investing early, and an introduction to insurance. We will also cover which teachers might be eligible for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program. 60 minutes in length with Q&A to follow.

Summer Leadership Training (SLT) Virtual via Zoom Time: 9am - Noon

Maximizing Your Paycheck-Utilizing Member Benefits Make the most of your union membership. As a member of NEA you have access to 75+ programs and services developed specifically for you to save time and money. Please join us to learn how to access these benefits via www.neamb.com/start and START saving now. All are welcome. 30-45 minutes in length with Q&A to follow.